The Debaters

Is the Legion hall the best place for a night on the town? Brittany Lyseng serves up the funny with her pro-Legion plea, but Ryan Williams believes there’s better places to party. Then, it’s Thanksgiving weekend and we’re asking: Should family obligations be optional? Emily Woods argues for freedom when it comes to family affairs, but Patrick Ledwell says these occasions are too special to miss.

Featuring: Brittany Lyseng, Ryan Williams, Emily Woods, and Patrick Ledwell.

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Does the rising cost of living mean adult children should move back in with their parents? James Mullinger says there’s no better time to move back with mom and dad, but Hisham Kelati believes it’s better to leave the nest for good. Then, is there nothing better than a coupon? Lara Rae is prepared to vouch for vouchers, but Bruce Clark claims these discounts are no big deal.

Featuring: James Mullinger, Hisham Kelati, Lara Rae, and Bruce Clark.

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When it comes to gifts, is it the thought that counts? Charlie Demers brings a thoughtful argument in support of thoughtful gifts, but Deborah Kimmett refuses to wrap her head around it. Then, does wealth beat fame? Chad Anderson would bet money that it’s superior to be rich, but Sean Lecomber says it’s better to be a VIP.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Deborah Kimmett, Chad Anderson, and Sean Lecomber.

This week, we’re putting everything on the line when we pit clotheslines against dryers. Katie-Ellen Humphries is pro-clothesline and she’s prepared to hang her opponent out to dry, but Myles Morrison is ready to get into a tumble when he defends dryers. Then, should Saskatoon be Saskatchewan’s capital city? Peter Brown claims this cultural hub is ready for a new title, but Cory Mack believes Toontown just isn’t capital material.

Featuring: Katie-Ellen Humphries, Myles Morrison, Peter Brown, and Cory Mack. 

It’s the premiere of The Debaters’ 21st season and we want to know which camp you’re in: Tent or RV? Gavin Clarkson pitches a perfect argument for tents, but Yumi Nagashima champions the creature comforts of RVs. Then, do the toughest Canadians come from Saskatchewan? Kelly Taylor says his home province spawns strength but Myles Anderson believes toughies come from far and wide.

Featuring: Gavin Clarkson, Yumi Nagashima, Kelly Taylor, and Myles Anderson.

Are high school friendships forever? Charlie Demers believes in these lasting bonds, but Heidi Brander says it’s high time to put high school friends aside. Then, does a nosy neighbour beat a noisy neighbour? Lisa Baker is prepared to eaves-drop a bomb when she argues for nosy neighbours, but Derek Seguin is ready to defend having a next-door noise-maker.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 30, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Museum-goer Isabel Zaw-Tun is ready to exhibit her knowledge, but Wassim El-Mounzer is against these displays. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Deborah Kimmett brings a criminally funny argument, but Don Kelly says rules have reasons.

Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Jan. 22, 2026. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles. Jon Steinberg says candles light up his life, but Jan Caruana is ready to snuff out her opponent’s argument. Then, is Tom Cruise really the Top Gun? Adam Cawley agrees and he’s got the need for speed, but David Pryde says supporting this star is Risky Business.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Dec. 18, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone. Syd Bosel believes this meeting matters, but Abdul Aziz says it’s all relative. Then, does Victoria, BC have the cool factor? Ivan Decker gives this coastal city cool points, but Katie-Ellen Humphries says her hometown is more ho-hum.

Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 2, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Last year, to kick off The Debaters’ 20th season, we asked: Is 20 years a long time? Derek Seguin says two decades is long, but Lara Rae believes they pass in the blink of an eye. Then, what’s in a name? Ola Dada claims there should always be significance behind a name, but Wes Borg is ready to tear down meaningful titles.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 4, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!